Budget & Finance

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Routine reimbursement of city staff expenses — travel, meals, and other job-related costs from the general fund. Citizens can review who spent what on city business.

City approves 1-year vehicle supply contract with Donohoo Chevrolet

Birmingham commits to purchasing Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs from Fort Payne dealer on a fixed unit-price basis through annual contract, supporting fleet modernization for city departments.

CONSENT ITEM 76. A Resolution approving the advanced expense accounts of city employees.

Fire Department: $59.6K breathing air compressor system

Fire Department equipment upgrade improves firefighter safety and air quality for breathing apparatus operations. Purchase includes installation and five-year maintenance.

Budget amendment: $5.4K shifted from District 7 discretionary to neighborhood fu

This transfers $5,400 from District 7 discretionary projects to neighborhood funding (Fund 031), redirecting how a portion of the district's allocated budget gets spent. The specific neighborhood impact depends on Fund 031's approved use.

City buys $55,933 in Komatsu parts from Tractor and Equipment Company

Sole-source purchase for city equipment maintenance through Sourcewell contract. Ensures Department of Equipment has parts to service municipal machinery.

Council reimburses Cheryl Kidd $2,783 for travel expenses

City reimburses its Council Administrator for October conference travel to Nashville. Routine expense-account approval on consent.

City pays Paul Pierce Auto Paint $1,199 to repair city vehicle

General Fund spending on routine fleet maintenance. No direct impact on residents, but demonstrates how city tax dollars are allocated for operational repairs.

City approves advanced expense reimbursement for employees

City employees can now be reimbursed for work expenses they pay out-of-pocket upfront, improving cash flow for staff.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City pays back employees for job-related expenses from the general fund. Details of individual reimbursements are listed in the itemized accounts.

City buys P-Rex turf paint remover from Pioneer Athletics

Maintenance equipment purchase approved for field upkeep and grounds care operations.

City approves $15K flush valve purchase for Jail

Maintenance spending keeps City Jail facilities operational and sanitary. This competitive bid purchase replaces aging plumbing fixtures.

City reimburses Chief Administrative Analyst $449.81 in expenses

Routine reimbursement of travel or work expenses for the Mayor's office staff. No direct impact on resident services or city operations.

Council approves $51,541 for Caterpillar equipment parts

City purchases replacement parts for heavy equipment maintenance. Spend under sole-source Sourcewell contract.

City pays $100K to Terex for equipment testing and repairs

Maintenance spending on municipal equipment through a Sourcewell contract. Ensures city vehicles and machinery stay operational.

City approves $15,144.58 office furniture purchase from Maxon

Routine spending from the general fund to replace or expand office cubicles across city facilities. Citizens can track routine vendor payments on the consent agenda.

City pays $4.27 renewal fee for annual air pollution license

Routine annual licensing fee to keep the city's air pollution permit current with Jefferson County health requirements.

City pays Quick Motors $1,509 for vehicle repair

Routine equipment maintenance charge for city fleet vehicle damage.

City buys $99,532 in tires from Goodyear Commercial

City fleet purchases tires for municipal vehicles under a competitive Sourcewell contract. Routine vendor payment on consent agenda.

Mayor's Office pays $6,600 to Birmingham Times for ads

City spending on media placement to reach Birmingham residents with mayoral announcements or public information.